(a) A limited partnership is an entity distinct from its partners. A limited partnership is the same entity regardless of whether its certificate states that the limited partnership is a limited liability limited partnership.
(b) A limited partnership may be formed under this chapter for any lawful purpose, regardless of whether for profit.
(c) A limited partnership shall have a perpetual duration.
(July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 2(g)(2)(B), 59 DCR 13171.)
This section is referenced in § 29-711.01.
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-210, in (b), substituted “formed” for “organized” and added “regardless of whether for profit.”
Uniform Law: This section is based on § 104 of the Uniform Limited Partnership Act (2001 Act).
Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]
Chapter 7 - Limited Partnerships
Subchapter I - General Provisions
§ 29–701.03. Knowledge and notice
§ 29–701.04. Nature, purpose, and duration of entity
§ 29–701.07. Effect of partnership agreement; nonwaivable provisions
§ 29–701.10. Required information
§ 29–701.11. Business transactions of partner with partnership